Senior Management Accountant

Harvey John Recruitment; Lewes, Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in West Sussex is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to enhance its finance function. This key role encompasses leadership in month-end procedures, budget preparation, and stakeholder engagement, offering a competitive salary of £62,000-£67,000. Ideal for those looking for influence in a senior finance position.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Enhanced annual leave and pension benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experienced in management and financial accounting.
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close process.
• Prepare accurate budgets and forecasts.
• Engage senior stakeholders and coordinate audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Performance Reporting

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Insight

Excel

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Job description

An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Senior Management Accountant to join a dynamic and commercially driven organisation based in West Sussex. This high-impact role is integral to the finance function and offers broad responsibility across core accounting and strategic financial activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the month-end close process
• Preparing accurate budgets and forecasts
• Delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting
• Engaging with senior stakeholders across the business
• Coordinating both internal and external audit processes

The successful candidate will be:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experienced in both management and financial accounting
• Highly proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced level)
• Skilled at engaging with a variety of senior stakeholders
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and business insight

What’s on offer:

• A competitive salary of £62,000-£67,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced annual leave and pension benefits

If you’re looking to step into a senior finance role with real influence and exposure, this could be the ideal next move in your career.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD